About Me

I have a strong background in web development and recently completed my studies at Edinburgh College where I gained the skills and confidence to apply my knowledge in building websites, designing user interfaces, optimizing performance, creating responsive designs, and maintaining code. I am proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and also have working knowledge of React, PHP, and SQL. With a previous experience in sports coaching and education, I bring excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities to my work as a developer. I enjoy turning ideas into well written code and I'm excited to contribute to innovative projects in frontend development.

Skills

Experience

Education

Courses

Web Development
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Responsive web design and Cross-browser compatibility
- Knowledge of frontend framework - React
- Experience with version control system - Git
- Basic understanding of backend technologies - PHP & SQL
- Debugging and troubleshooting skills
- CMS - Wordpress & Bootstrap
- SEO - search Engine Optimization
UI / UX Design
- Wireframing and Prototyping | UI Design - Figma & Adobe
- Responsive web design and Cross-browser compatibility
- Visual Design - Adobe & Canva
- Usability Testing - UserZoom & Validately

2023-Current | Digital Marketing and Web Development | Lámparas Escala
- Comprehensive Online Presence Management: Engage in the holistic management of the company's digital footprint, specializing in WordPress-based website design, improvement, and maintenance to ensure a seamless online experience for users.
- Strategic SEO Implementation: Implement effective SEO strategies to optimize the company's online visibility, staying abreast of evolving search engine algorithms to maintain a competitive edge in search rankings.
- Visual Content Creation Expertise: Excel in crafting visually captivating content for social media, leveraging proficiency in video editing to contribute to the development of engaging multimedia materials.
- Contributing to Digital Marketing Success: Actively contribute to the overall success of the company's digital marketing strategy by staying informed about industry trends and emerging technologies, implementing innovative approaches to enhance the brand's online presence.
2022-2023 | Web Development Projects | Edinburgh College
- Responsive Website Projects: Developed HTML, CSS, and JavaScript websites that are responsive and meet client requirements, following thorough product discussions and legal contract agreements.
- Project Management Projects: Gained experience in team communication, meeting deadlines, defining scopes and budgets, and setting milestones for successful project outcomes.
- Graphic Design Projects: Created personalised content, including images and logos, to enhance website aesthetics and align with client branding.
- Back-End Development Projects: Utilised PHP and SQL to develop basic programs, improving web application functionality and integration.
2018 - Current | Learning Assistant & Sports Coach | Midlothian Council
- Coaching and Instruction: Planned and delivered sessions, fostering teamwork and adapting techniques to individual needs. Transferable to web development for clear communication and user-friendly interfaces.
- Communication: Effective communication and collaboration with athletes, colleagues, and stakeholders. Transferable to web development for understanding client needs and working in cross-functional teams.
- Problem-solving: Identified challenges and implemented solutions to improve performance. Transferable to web development for analytical thinking and finding innovative solutions.
- Teamwork: Collaborated with athletes, colleagues, and stakeholders. Transferable to web development for working effectively in project teams.
- Adaptability: Adapted coaching techniques to changing circumstances. Transferable to web development for quickly adapting to new technologies and requirements.

2022-2023 | Web Development | Edinburgh College
- GRADE A
- HTML, CSS & JavaScript
- Project Management
- Graphic Design
- Software Development
- Digital Media
- Team Working
- Database
- User Interface Design
- CMS
2016 - 2018 | Coaching & Developing Sports | Edinburgh College
- GRADE A
- Performance Development
- Fitness Conditioning
- Managing Sports Events
- Psychology of Sports
- Anatomy, Physiology & Energy Systems
- Coaching Children and Child Protection
- First Aid

- UDEMY - Responsive Websites HTML & CSS
- UDEMY - Complete JavaScript Expert
- UDEMY - Git & Github
- UDEMY - Modern React with Redux

My Services

Web Development

Create visually appealing and functional websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other relevant technologies. Ensure responsive designs that work seamlessly across devices and browsers.

E-commerce Development

Build websites enabling businesses to sell products and services online. Implement secure payment gateways, inventory management systems, and user-friendly interfaces for enhanced shopping experiences.

Maintenance & Support

Provide ongoing support and maintenance services for existing websites. Conduct regular updates, bug fixes, security enhancements, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth and secure website performance.

Search Engine Optimization

Focus on creating content aligned with search engine algorithms, optimizing meta tags, and ensuring mobile-friendliness to enhance search rankings, drive organic traffic, and contribute to overall digital success.

My Work

Bike King Borders

The Bike King Borders website, catering to bike sales, rentals, and repairs in the Scottish Borders, is fully responsive. Built with HTML, CSS, media queries, and JavaScript, it offers seamless viewing and usability across devices, ensuring a dynamic and interactive browsing experience.

Bubble Zoo

Bubble Zoo is an online soap company with a stylish website. Created using HTML, CSS, media queries, and JavaScript, this group project allowed me to take on the role of developer. Our team's efforts resulted in a seamless and visually appealing platform where customers can explore and purchase a range of soap products.

Active Scotland

Active Scotland is a charity promoting healthy habits and exercise. Their blog website, created with WordPress and the Astra template, offers valuable content and resources on health, nutrition, and fitness.

Organic Me

*WORK IN PROGRESS*
Organic Me is a website for an Edinburgh café, built with HTML, CSS, media queries, and JavaScript. It highlights the café's organic and sustainable approach, showcasing menu options and café details in a visually appealing design.

Lámparas Escala

*WORK IN PROGRESS*
Revamped this website using WordPress and the Divi constructor, enhancing SEO, visual graphics, layout, and user-friendliness. The redesign focused on optimizing content for search engines, ensuring a visually appealing and intuitive online experience.

Hi, I'm Jose Garcia,